DRAFT Revised 7/14/13 LAUSD SCHOOL LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK Developed in partnership with 1 LAUSD School Leadership Framework Developed by New Leaders in collaboration with the LAUSD Leadership Pipeline Development and Support Unit
The LAUSD School Leadership Framework Preface The LAUSD School Leadership Framework DRAFT recognizes that leadership is an essential component of school success. It describes actions that leaders take to improve student achievement, to develop teacher effectiveness and to facilitate centers of academic excellence. The aim of this framework is to describe a picture of effective leadership and the vision for highly effective leadership to guide the development and practice of leaders in LAUSD. Successful leadership cannot be reduced to a single style or personality type. Leadership skills can be developed and expanded over time they are not innate or fixed. Successful leaders are interested in developing additional skills and are open to adapting their leadership style when necessary. To do so leaders need time to reflect on their actions, their perceptions and the ways in which they are reacting to challenges. The actions outlined in the School Leadership Framework DRAFT will help LAUSD select leaders who have a shared disposition that all children will learn, as well as develop and evaluate leaders who are currently in-role. (Where leaders actions indicate a need for improvement, we expect that district leaders will evaluate the evidence to discern the degree to which challenges stem from a lack of skill or a misaligned disposition.) The School Leadership Framework: Provides all LAUSD stakeholders a common definition of effective school leadership Focuses attention on the actions leaders take to improve student achievement and teacher effectiveness Provides an organizing tool for all efforts to improve the quality of school leaders in LAUSD Structure The School Leadership Framework DRAFT is comprised of six standards. These standards are further divided into components and elements actions that outline aspects of leadership. It is not always possible to see the actions that a leader takes, so to accurately measure the impact of effective leadership the School Leadership Framework also includes examples of evidence which can be: artifacts from events; samples of student work; lesson plans or other materials from the instructional program; observable behaviors of teachers, staff, students or families; or systems that ensure that the school community is safe, welcoming, and inclusive. These examples are not meant to be exhaustive, but meant to indicate some of the ways in which a leader and evaluators can measure current performance and areas of growth. The role of the leader is to ensure that the standards, components and elements are implemented and they may delegate pieces of work or create systems to do so. These standards, components, and elements are aligned with the 2008 Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISSLC) Standards and the California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (CPSELS) and have embedded the research of Kouzes & Posner and Senge. LAUSD School Leadership Standards 1. Shared Vision A shared vision is clearly stated, based on student needs, current educational research and the belief that all students can achieve at high levels. The shared vision and the purpose drive all curricular and instructional activities and resources. CPSELS 1 AND 6 Builds a shared vision for high student achievement and college and career readiness Promotes a culture of shared accountability Effectively manages change and innovates to improve student achievement 2. Supervision of Instruction Supervision of instruction involves ongoing, coherent guidance for implementation and continuous improvement of teaching and learning. It facilitates the development of school wide commitment to multiple measures of student learning to guide teaching and learning. CPSEL 2 Supervises classroom instruction (Content and Pedagogy) Utilizes multiple data sources to inform teaching and learning Evaluates instructional program, objectives and all relevant staff using the LAUSD Teaching and Learning Framework 3. Investing in Teacher Quality Investing in teacher quality involves an ongoing commitment by school leaders to work collaboratively towards the development of highly effective teachers who are able to consistently improve student and to assume leadership roles through differentiated professional growth opportunities and support. CPSEL 2 Differentiates professional development opportunities to ensure growth for all staff Increases teacher effectiveness by hiring, placing, and retaining effective staff Promotes and supports collaborative leadership styles and teacher leadership opportunities 4. Culture of Learning and Positive Behavior A culture of learning and positive behavior reflects high expectations modeled by the school leadership and embraced by the entire school community to support student achievement and staff growth. CPSELS 5 & 6 Creates and maintains a positive culture of learning aligned to the school s vision and mission Models and sets high expectations for professional behavior 2 LAUSD School Leadership Framework Developed by New Leaders in collaboration with the LAUSD Leadership Pipeline Development and Support Unit
5. Family and Community Engagement Family and community engagement involves collaborating with family and community partners to promote the success of all students by welcoming and responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources. CPSELS 4 & 6 Engages families and community members as partners and values cultures as a resource Maintains open lines of communication using multiple approaches to outreach 6. Systems and Operations Effective systems support learning by ensuring that there are structures and processes in place to assess the school s needs, determine areas of focus, and align resource allocation to drive school improvement. They ensure that there are clear goals, milestones and benchmarks for student outcome progress and school priority areas. Effective operations support the success of all students by ensuring the effective management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe and efficient learning environment. CPSELS 1, 3, & 5 Develops, implements, and monitors a clear plan for school improvement and adjusts systems and strategy based on progress Organizes school time effectively to support instructional and staff development priorities Allocates resources effectively to support shared vision and school goals Complies with legal and ethical requirements in relationships with all stakeholders and follows all applicable state, federal, and district policies, procedures and guidelines Levels of Performance The LAUSD School Leadership Framework consists of four levels of performance: Ineffective leaders demonstrate limited knowledge of the LAUSD School Leadership Standards and Framework and do not implement them. Their practice and are unacceptable and require immediate attention and monitoring. Developing leaders recognize the importance of the LAUSD School Leadership Standards and Framework and are aware of effective leadership practices, but do not consistently or effectively execute those practices. They may demonstrate appropriate effort but show limited evidence of impact. Novice leaders may find that they are rated basic in some standards as they are developing their practice. Effective leaders consistently implement effective leadership practices and demonstrate proficient achievement, as indicated by generally positive growth in knowledge and skills for all members of a learning community. They are leaders in building or sustaining a positive culture of high expectations among most students and staff in their schools. Highly Effective leaders demonstrate extraordinary achievement as indicated by sustained, consistent growth in knowledge and skills for all members of a learning community. They are leaders in building or sustaining a positive culture of high expectations among all students and staff in their schools, and/or districts. Highly effective leaders build the capacity of others to assume leadership roles within the school and beyond. Learning-Centered Leadership Behaviors The LAUSD School Leadership Framework DRAFT builds upon the common language of Learning- Centered Leadership Behaviors familiar to leaders in the district. The Learning-Centered Leadership Behaviors were created from extensive research on principal leadership at Vanderbilt University by Andrew Porter, Ellen Goldring, Joseph Murphy, and Stephen Elliott (e.g., Murphy et all, 2006). The research outlines a set of behaviors that guide the practice of effective leaders. LAUSD has added the concept of reflection to these essential behaviors: PLANNING Articulating shared direction and coherent policies, practices, and procedures for accomplishing the goal/topic IMPLEMENTING Putting into practice the activities necessary to realize the component SUPPORTING Securing and using the financial, political, technological, and human resources necessary to promote academic and social learning within the component ADVOCATING Promoting the diverse needs of students within and beyond the school with a focus on English Learners, Students with Disabilities, and Standard English Learners COMMUNICATING Developing, utilizing, and maintaining systems of exchange among members of the school and with its external communities MONITORING Collecting and analyzing (systemically) data to make judgments that guide decisions and actions for continuous improvement REFLECTING Developing additional skills by reflecting on actions, perceptions and reactions to continually challenge and adapt leadership style The behaviors are not a sequential checklist for leaders, but a habit of mind that organizes all of the leader s actions. Their implementation should be apparent within the examples of evidence. These behaviors are integrated throughout the School Leadership Framework DRAFT and should be reflected in all of the leader s work. 3 LAUSD School Leadership Framework Developed by New Leaders in collaboration with the LAUSD Leadership Pipeline Development and Support Unit
The LAUSD School Leadership Framework: Standards and Components School Leadership Standards Highlighted elements are identified as the Focus Elements for the 2013-14 School Year Components 1: Shared Vision A shared vision is clearly stated, based on student needs, current educational research and the belief that all students can achieve at high levels. The shared vision and purpose drive all curricular and instructional activities and resources. 2: Supervision of Instruction Supervision of instruction involves ongoing, coherent guidance for implementation and continuous improvement of teaching and learning. It facilitates the development of school wide commitment to multiple measures of student learning to guide teaching and learning. 3: Investing in Teacher Quality Investing in teacher quality involves an ongoing commitment by school leaders to work collaboratively towards the development of highly effective teachers who are able to consistently improve student and to assume leadership roles through differentiated professional growth opportunities and support. 4: Culture of Learning and Positive Behavior A culture of learning and positive behavior reflects high expectations modeled by the school leadership and embraced by the entire school community to support student achievement and staff growth. 5: Family and Community Engagement Family and community engagement involves collaborating with family and community partners to promote the success of all students by welcoming and responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources. 6: Systems and Operations Effective systems support learning by ensuring that there are structures and processes in place to assess the school s needs, determine areas of focus and align resource allocation to drive school improvement. They ensure that there are clear goals, milestones and benchmarks for student outcome progress and school priority areas. Effective operations support the success of all students by ensuring the management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe and efficient learning environment. a) Builds a shared vision for high student achievement and college and career readiness b) Promotes a culture of shared accountability c) Effectively manages change and innovates to improve student achievement a) Supervises classroom instruction (curriculum, content, and pedagogy) b) Utilizes multiple data sources to inform teaching and learning and to evaluate instructional program using the LAUSD Teaching and Learning Framework c) Manages performance of all instructional staff through effective evaluations that use the LAUSD Teaching and Learning Framework a) Differentiates professional development opportunities to ensure growth for all staff b) Increases teacher effectiveness by hiring, placing, and retaining effective staff c) Promotes and supports a leadership team and teacher leadership opportunities a) Creates and maintains a positive culture of learning aligned to the school s vision and mission b) Models and sets high expectations for professional behavior a) Engages families and community members as partners and values cultures as a resource b) Maintains open lines of communication using multiple approaches to outreach a) Develops, implements, and monitors a clear plan for school improvement and adjusts systems and strategy based on progress b) Organizes school time effectively to support instructional and staff development priorities c) Allocates resources effectively to support shared vision and school goals d) Complies with legal and ethical requirements in relationships with all stakeholders and follows all applicable state, federal and district policies, procedures and guidelines 4 LAUSD School Leadership Framework Developed by New Leaders in collaboration with the LAUSD Leadership Pipeline Development and Support Unit
The LAUSD School Leadership Framework: Document map Behaviors 5 LAUSD School Leadership Framework Developed by New Leaders in collaboration with the LAUSD Leadership Pipeline Development and Support Unit
1: SHARED VISION a) Builds a shared vision for high student achievement and college and career readiness 1. Develops a Shared Vision of High Expectations 2. Implements a Shared Vision of High Expectations IN Unacceptable practice and Does not collaborate to create a vision of high expectations and college and career readiness and does not attempt to ensure all staff have high academic expectations Actions contradict the shared vision of high expectations or demonstrate inconsistency between stated beliefs and actions; does not confront staff who have low expectations for some or all students Develops opportunities for staff and students to learn about a vision of high expectations for all and college and career readiness, but gives staff limited input into the development of the vision Connects the school vision to high expectations for students but may have trouble maintaining staff investment and in developing staff ownership Consistent practice and Involves staff and students in developing a shared vision of high expectations for all and college and career readiness Collaborates with staff to inspire the school and community to adopt and enact a shared vision of high expectations by highlighting successes of students, staff, and families to demonstrate that success is possible for all students; engages and addresses adults who display low expectations and low assumptions about student potential HIGHLY Exceptional practice and + build capacity of other leaders Co-creates a shared vision of high expectations and college and career readiness for all multiple stakeholders Continuously inspires the school and community to adopt, enact and own a shared vision of high expectations by describing the role that all staff play in achieving the vision so that all members of the community know and understand their individual and collective impact; addresses low expectations in course offerings, grading and builds staff capacity to implement a shared vision for high student achievement and college and career readiness Written values and beliefs reflect high expectations for all students School vision is clearly articulated and understood by all staff School vision includes a focus on student academic excellence and healthy social/emotional development There is visible alignment between school goals, the instructional program and the vision 6 LAUSD School Leadership Framework Developed by New Leaders in collaboration with the LAUSD Leadership Pipeline Development and Support Unit
1: SHARED VISION b) Promotes a culture of shared accountability and college and career readiness 1. Establishes and Maintains a Focus on School-wide Goals Aligned to District Goals and Results 2. Monitors Schoolwide Goals and Results IN Unacceptable practice and Does not establish or maintain focus on vision and school goals rarely refers to goals and does not identify and/or implement strategies to reach results Does not consistently use data to monitor progress to school-wide goals or connect goals to a plan to achieve them Refers to school-wide goals on a regular basis and keeps the school-wide goals present in the minds of teacher leaders, but does not concretely connect the school-wide goals to the day-today work of the school; implements a limited number of strategies to reach results Develops systems to set and achieve ambitious student achievement goals for all students; has systems in place that infrequently monitor disaggregated goals Consistent practice and Keeps the school-wide goals present for staff and stakeholders by referencing school-wide goals in all meetings and planning sessions and is able to implement a range of strategies to reach results Uses the school-wide goals to make all decisions and to measure all successes creates and specifically aligns school practices, messages, routines of the school with the school s vision and mission; monitors disaggregated goals for student groups who have traditionally not been successful in the school; holds instructional staff accountable for tracking their data HIGHLY Exceptional practice and + build capacity of other leaders Remains focused on student achievement and improving results at all times; builds staff ownership for school-wide goals and the goal for their content or grade levels; and works with staff to anticipate challenges and solutions to ensure that student achievement goals are met Links goals to all decisions, monitors specific benchmarks and milestones to achieve vision; builds staff capacity to monitor disaggregated goals and has systems in place that ensure instructional staff monitor data Comprehensive professional development plan and calendar are aligned to public goals, performance management, and individual goals Clear milestones and benchmarks for student including specific targets for student subgroups are in place Short- and medium-term action plans are in place for every goal Key data is reviewed at every meeting and all teachers are aware of school and grade targets and have aligned individual targets for their students 7 LAUSD School Leadership Framework Developed by New Leaders in collaboration with the LAUSD Leadership Pipeline Development and Support Unit
1: SHARED VISION c) Effectively manages change and innovates to improve student achievement 1. Manages and Responds to the Emotions of Change 2. Builds Capacity of Staff to Adapt to and Manage Change IN Unacceptable practice and Fails to adequately recognize the role that change will have on the school community; does not recognize that major changes require a change process and management strategy Is not able to support staff in changing staff values, beliefs, assumptions, and/or habits of behavior that may not match the school vision Understands that change will raise emotions and is able to manage some components of this process, but may not be able to effectively manage all needs and/or may be distracted from goals May not remain focused on improving student ; struggles to remain focused on an ambitious timetable to meet schoolwide goals when trying to confront and support staff in challenging values, beliefs, assumptions, and/or habits of behavior that may not match the school vision Consistent practice and Directly addresses that change may raise questions, doubt, and feelings; supports staff as they face challenges Maintains focus on an ambitious timetable to meet school-wide goals when trying to confront and support staff in challenging values, beliefs, assumptions, and/or habits of behavior that may not match the school vision HIGHLY Exceptional practice and + build capacity of other leaders Creates space and time for staff, students, and families to share their feelings about change and supports the community while describing the possibility present in the future Remains focused on the ambitious timetable and creates time and space for staff to react to and adapt to changes in the school; builds the capacity of staff to challenge values, beliefs, assumptions and/or habits of behavior that may not match the school vision Plan for school improvement and long term school wide goals are not lowered or adjusted based on negative feedback or because of current or past challenges in making progress Processes are in place to identify and address challenges when they arise Plan for school improvement outlines multiple tactics to reach identified goals and strategies 3. Demonstrates Personal Resolve and Constructive Responses to Challenges Does not demonstrate personal resolve or maintain staff focus on student achievement goals and does not constructively respond to challenges Sometimes demonstrates resolve, but may lose focus or make concessions on student achievement goals in the face of persistent challenges Demonstrates personal resolve and maintains staff focus on student achievement goals and demonstrates persistence for the staff in the face of challenges Focuses all conversations, initiatives and plans on improving student achievement and is relentless in pushing staff to maintain and improve their focus on student ; uses every challenge as an opportunity to learn and to develop staff 4. Demonstrates Urgency to Improve Student Achievement and Outcomes Does not demonstrate urgency to improve student Models personal urgency to meet student by stating the necessity and importance of reaching student achievement goals Demonstrates urgency to reach student achievement goals by leading staff to see the connection between their daily work and the goals Consistently demonstrates urgency to reach student to multiple stakeholders by clearly describing and demonstrating the impact on students and the community if goals are not met 8 LAUSD School Leadership Framework Developed by New Leaders in collaboration with the LAUSD Leadership Pipeline Development and Support Unit
2. SUPERVISION OF INSTRUCTION a) Supervises classroom instruction (curriculum, content, and pedagogy) 1. Identifies Strategies and Resources to Implement District Initiatives and Reach Instructional Objectives 2. Supports the Development of Standards-based Unit and Lessons Plans 3. Supports the Implementation of Effective Pedagogical Approaches IN Unacceptable practice and Does not accurately guide instructional staff to match curricular materials, resources and strategies to the instructional objectives; does not modify strategies if objectives are not met Does not build staff capacity to analyze the standards or the curriculum and does not ensure that staff create standards-based lesson and unit plans or utilize the LAUSD lesson design templates for daily and weekly/unit planning Does not attempt to assess pedagogical practices using the Teaching and Learning Framework and is unable to articulate clear strategies to improve instruction Directs instructional staff to appropriate curricular materials, resources and specific strategies to reach instructional objectives, but may not be able to effectively build staff skill set or capacity; may not modify strategies regularly if objectives are not met Builds capacity of some staff to analyze the standards and the curriculum to create standardsbased lesson and unit plans that utilize the LAUSD lesson design templates for daily and weekly/unit planning Uses the Teaching and Learning Framework to measure pedagogical practices and to support the development of teacher capacity in a limited range of pedagogical approaches for improving instructional practices Consistent practice and In collaboration with members of the instructional staff, assesses the instructional objectives to identify appropriate curricular materials, resources and specific strategies; modifies materials and strategies as needed if objectives are not being met Builds capacity of staff to analyze the standards, the curriculum, and the instructional program of the school to create standards-based lesson and unit plans that utilize the LAUSD lesson design templates for daily and weekly/unit planning Uses the Teaching and Learning Framework to accurately assess pedagogical practices of teachers and identifies a range of research-based pedagogical approaches that will be implemented school-wide and supports teacher development around those practices HIGHLY Exceptional practice and + build capacity of other leaders Engages all instructional staff in the analysis of instructional objectives and uses the output to identify appropriate curricular materials, resources and specific strategies; constantly evaluates progress towards instructional objectives to determine if the materials and/or strategies need to be modified or adjusted Effectively builds capacity of all teachers to analyze the standards, curricula, instructional strategies, and assessment tools to create standards-based lesson and unit plans and to utilize the LAUSD lesson design templates for daily and weekly/unit planning; implements ongoing systems to review and improve unit and lesson plans based on how well they worked with students Uses the Teaching and Learning Framework to systematically and regularly assess pedagogical practices of teachers and builds teacher capacity to plan and practice a wide range of effective research-based pedagogical approaches in the discipline, including authentic application, use of appropriate media, technology, and 21st Century skills that support multiple learning styles of all students Throughout the school classroom activities are designed to engage students in cognitively challenging work that is aligned to the standards Instructional staff (teachers, coaches, and administrators) have a broad repertoire of pedagogical approaches that they reference in their lesson plans The Teaching and Learning Framework is infused into every lesson and staff display mastery of most or all of the strategies outlined therein A review of artifacts (e.g., lesson plans, curriculum materials, etc) produce explicit evidence of curriculum coordination and alignment to Common Core content standards Faculty agendas, team agendas/minutes, inservice materials and programs provide evidence of the principal s involvement in the instructional leadership of the school 4. Supports Culturally Relevant and Responsive Pedagogy in Response to Diverse Learners Does not support teachers in modifying pedagogy effectively to support the needs of a diverse student population and/or multiple learning styles; does not foster academic engagement of students Supports teachers in modifying their pedagogy to ensure that the needs of most students are met and that there are some modifications to accommodate a diverse student population and multiple learning styles; applies some strategies to foster academic engagement Supports teachers in modifying their pedagogy to ensure the needs of all students are accurately assessed and met and that there are adequate modifications made to accommodate diverse student populations and learning styles; ensures that there is consistent academic engagement for students Supports an on-going review of pedagogy to ensure that modifications not only meet the needs of a diverse student populations, but values and support the diversity of cultural heritage, and builds bridges between home and school experiences; ensures the consistent implementation of strategies for motivating all students through active academic engagement 9 LAUSD School Leadership Framework Developed by New Leaders in collaboration with the LAUSD Leadership Pipeline Development and Support Unit
2. SUPERVISION OF INSTRUCTION b) Utilizes multiple data sources to inform teaching and learning and to evaluate instructional program using the LAUSD Teaching and Learning Framework 1. Leads the Analysis of Student Learning Data 2. Supports Differentiation and Interventions Based on Student Need 3. Builds Capacity of Instructional Staff to Use Data Effectively 4. Uses Multiple Data Sources to Evaluate the Instructional Program and to Drive Continuous Improvement IN Unacceptable practice and Does not use student learning data or disaggregate data to identify students learning gaps; does not support the teachers in learning to analyze data to improve instruction Does not attempt to ensure that instruction is differentiated based on student need or that students receive appropriate interventions Does not support or develop instructional staff s use of data to guide grouping or re-teaching strategies and does not hold teachers accountable for displaying and discussing student learning data and work Does not use multiple sources of data to evaluate instructional programs and does not use data appropriately to identify/prioritize needs or drive continuous improvement Discusses and analyzes disaggregated student learning data with members of the leadership team to identify learning gaps and to support instructional improvements, but may not engage all instructional staff in data analysis Ensures that there is some differentiation in instruction and implements interventions for high need students, but may not have fully developed school wide supports Supports and develops leadership teams ability to identify content that students did not learn and to prioritize learning needs, guide grouping, and re-teaching strategies; inconsistently holds instructional staff accountable for displaying and discussing student learning data and work Inconsistently uses multiple forms of data and does not ensure consistent collection of data for analysis draws conclusions about the instructional program with limited available data Consistent practice and Facilitates all instructional staff s use of disaggregated student learning data and supports staff analysis to identify student learning gaps and to determine instructional decisions Engages all staff in utilizing disaggregated instructional data to determine appropriate differentiations based on individual students learning needs and to determine appropriate interventions that lead to student progress Supports and develops instructional staff ability to identify content that students did not learn and to prioritize learning needs, guide grouping, and re-teaching strategies; holds instructional staff accountable for displaying and discussing student learning data and work Uses multiple sources of data to identify trends within the instructional program and to assess progress; creates system for consistent monitoring and uses data to inform continuous improvement HIGHLY Exceptional practice and + build capacity of other leaders Builds the capacity of all staff to consistently use disaggregated student learning data and analysis to identify student learning gaps and areas for instructional improvement, to refine and adapt instructional practice, and to determine appropriate strategies across all grades and content areas Focuses all instructional staff on differentiated instruction and interventions that will close achievement gaps between all groups of students and uses data to make frequent updates to the intervention plan for students or sub groups not making progress Builds instructional staff capacity to effectively and consistently use multiple sources of data (qualitative and quantitative) to identify content that students did not learn and to prioritize learning needs, guide grouping, and reteaching strategies; holds instructional staff accountable for displaying and discussing student learning data and work and builds teacher capacity to create structured data meetings and protocols Uses multiple sources of data both quantitative and qualitative to assess the instructional learning plan; creates systems for consistent monitoring and frequent collection of data and uses data appropriately to identify trends, prioritize needs and drive continuous improvement Student performance data can be examined using multiple lenses including: overall grade-level / subject-area performance, gradelevel / subject-area performance on individual standards, classroom level performance, individual student performance, and specific item performance. Teachers use an established protocol connected to the instructional program to monitor students progress through frequent checks for understanding Students who are not performing on the proficient (basic) level are identified and given support to ensure they make progress Performance of secondary students is tracked closely throughout the school year to ensure that they remain on track to graduate in four years Continuous data review process is in place (including aligning assessments, analyzing interim and formative assessments and taking action based on results through re-teaching and other strategies) to ensure that students learned taught material Data is used and reviewed in every teacher team meeting Instructional decisions throughout the year, including student grouping/differentiation and targeting for interventions, are based on periodic assessments, classroom tests, teacher designed tests 10 LAUSD School Leadership Framework Developed by New Leaders in collaboration with the LAUSD Leadership Pipeline Development and Support Unit
2. SUPERVISION OF INSTRUCTION c) Manages performance of all instructional staff through effective evaluations that use the LAUSD Teaching and Learning Framework 1. Conducts Frequent and Structured Observations (Formal and Informal) 2. Collects Quality Observational Data 3. Provides Actionable Feedback (Feedback is also used to Increase Teacher Quality) IN Unacceptable practice and Does not comply with district observation protocols and timelines; does not conduct informal observations and fails to differentiate observations and improvement plans based on needs of teachers Does not attempt to align observations to the Teaching and Learning Framework criteria; does not collect accurate evidence; and does not support the development of other observers Does not give specific feedback, does not use evidence and does not provide the teacher with actionable next steps Adheres to and completes required observations (and/or has systems in place to ensure they are completed), but does not differentiate frequency of observation based on teacher skill and/or need and conducts informal observations on an inconsistent basis Aligns observations to the Teaching and Learning Framework criteria; collects consistent evidence; and supports minimal development in another observer Gives actionable but limited feedback to high need instructional staff that uses evidence from either observations or student learning data; presents evidence and attempts to ask questions to promote reflection that help the instructional staff determine cause and effect Consistent practice and Conducts regular observations and/or has systems in place so that staff receive specific observations from an effective peer or member of the leadership team on an on-going basis; differentiates frequency of observations based on teacher need and creates a structure to ensure that all teachers have frequent informal observations Aligns observations to the Teaching and Learning Framework criteria; collects multiple forms of data that are used to create an accurate set of evidence; and supports the development of other observers Gives actionable and regular feedback to all instructional staff (and/or has systems in place so that instructional staff have concrete feedback from an effective peer or member of the leadership team) that uses evidence from both observations and student learning data; presents evidence and asks questions to promote self-assessment and reflection HIGHLY Exceptional practice and + build capacity of other leaders Conducts frequent informal observations (at least twice a month) and/or has systems in place so that staff receive specific observations from an effective peer or member of the leadership team on a regular basis; differentiates observation structures based on teacher need and school-wide initiatives; builds capacity of other school-based leaders to lead informal observations Aligns observations to the Teaching and Learning Framework criteria; uses multiple observers to collect several pieces of evidence and synthesizes that evidence with a well aligned and normed set of observers Has systems in place so that instructional staff receive regular actionable feedback from an effective peer or member of the leadership team that is nuanced and specific to the needs of the individual instructional staff member and that builds on any evaluation and self-assessment data; ensures the feedback is also specific to the needs of their students and that it incorporates evidence from both observations and student learning data Each instructional staff position has clear performance expectations aligned with mission and school-wide expectations for instructional practice and student behavior responses Instructional staff identified as not aligned and/or unskilled ineffective or minimally effective receive more frequent observations in accordance with the LAUSD observation model protocols Underperforming instructional staff are put on improvement plans and appropriate support is provided An expanded group of school leaders engage in observations and provide feedback based on a consistent set of expectations described in the LAUSD Teaching and Learning Framework criteria Observation protocol/practice includes not only consistent school-wide expectations but growth areas for individual teachers and a study of specific student sub-groups as identified by data 4. Completes Rigorous Evaluations of nstructional Staff Does not have a clear evaluation process and has no consistent performance management system in place; does not clearly incorporate instructional and observational data into the evaluation Implements a consistent performance evaluation and supervision system aligned to the city/district system; incorporates instructional and observational data into the evaluation of all instructional staff Implements a consistent performance evaluation that aligns with the LAUSD district requirements and communicates clear and transparent evaluation processes, timelines and expectations; incorporates observational data and assessment of student in the evaluations of all instructional staff Implements a high quality and consistent performance evaluation in alignment with the LAUSD district requirements, ensures that evaluation processes are clear and transparent to all instructional staff; includes observational data, an assessment of student, learning environment, quality of instruction and planning in the evaluations of all instructional staff 11 LAUSD School Leadership Framework Developed by New Leaders in collaboration with the LAUSD Leadership Pipeline Development and Support Unit
3. INVESTING IN TEACHER QUALITY a) Differentiates professional development opportunities to ensure growth for all staff 1. Implements Individual Coaching and Support 2. Provides Professional Development Opportunities 3. Creates Teacher Team Structures that Support Ongoing Development IN Unacceptable practice and Does not accurately use an evaluation of teacher practice to assess areas of strength and areas of growth; does not use evaluation to determine individual coaching and support opportunities Does not lead or provide regular or appropriate professional development Does not create structures for teacher teams or develop teacher teams Accurately uses evaluations of teacher practice to group teachers into categories of effectiveness (ineffective, developing, effective, and highly effective); identifies low performing teachers and implements some targeted supports for struggling teachers Provides undifferentiated professional development for all staff on a regular basis Establishes consistent teacher teams but does not have consistent and effective protocols Consistent practice and Accurately uses evaluations of teacher practice to group teachers into categories of effectiveness (ineffective, developing, effective, and highly effective); assesses each teacher s strengths and weaknesses and differentiates supports by the level of effectiveness; supports struggling teachers with specific plans for development that focus on what steps they will take to improve their performance Creates multiple structures for teacher learning including large group professional development, grade level and content teams Creates teacher teams and protocols focused on student, student data, and student work and collaborates with staff to identify grade and/or content area trends to guide teamlevel development sessions HIGHLY Exceptional practice and + build capacity of other leaders Has a system in place to assess each teacher s strengths and weaknesses regularly and groups teachers into categories of effectiveness (ineffec tive, developing, effective, and* highly effective) for each of the standards in the Teaching and Learning Framework; completes and uses individual assess ment of teachers strengths and areas of growth to determine individual sup ports Uses multiple forms of data including staff feedback and input to identify school-wide areas of improvement and to design a comprehensive and coherent yearlong professional development strategy including whole school, grade and content team, and individual sessions Assesses the needs of teacher teams and builds the capacity of teacher leaders within that grade or content area to lead and support all team-specific professional development All new teachers and all teachers with specific development needs are mentored by highly skilled peers Structures are established for job-embedded collaborative learning: professional learning communities, protected time for grade level/content area planning, protocols for systematic examination of practice Staff share a collective awareness of their individual skills and growth areas. They self-direct professional development based on student achievement Teacher-driven professional development focuses on student learning challenges and progress toward student achievement goals and includes teacher team meetings and peer visitations Teacher teams use protocols and processes designed to guide collaboration 12 LAUSD School Leadership Framework Developed by New Leaders in collaboration with the LAUSD Leadership Pipeline Development and Support Unit
3. INVESTING IN TEACHER QUALITY b) Increases teacher effectiveness by hiring, placing, and retaining effective staff 1. Implements Clear Selection and Hiring Process 2. Strategically Places Instructional Staff 3. Creates and Monitors a Staff Retention Strategy IN Unacceptable practice and Does not have a clear selection process for hiring staff and does not assess needs of the school prior to hiring teachers and/or inaccurately assesses needs Does not assess impact or qualifications when placing teachers; allows teachers to remain in grades they have taught regardless of their impact and/or their ability to work within a content or grade level team Does not retain highly effective teachers and does not use teacher evaluations to determine which teachers will be given permanent status Has selection criteria for hiring staff and articulates a strategy for selecting staff; attempts to assess school needs prior to selecting staff Places teachers in grade level and content areas based primarily on their qualifications, but does not take their impact and the make-up of the team into account when making placement decisions Attempts to retain highly effective teachers and to create conditions that will retain teachers, but does not have a clear retention strategy; uses teacher evaluations to determine which teachers will be given permanent status Consistent practice and Has clear and transparent selection criteria, protocols, and hiring processes; assesses school needs and when possible identifies specific vacancies early to inform selection and hiring processes Places teachers in grade level and content areas based on their skills, qualifications and impact; places strongest teachers with students who are most in need; takes skills and strengths into account to create effective teams Targets retention efforts on highly effective teachers; tracks retention rates and uses data from teacher surveys and conferences to improve elements of the culture that retain teachers; uses teacher evaluations to determine which teachers will be given permanent status and to identify developing teachers with high potential HIGHLY Exceptional practice and + build capacity of other leaders Has clear and transparent selection criteria, protocols, and hiring processes that include teaching a sample lesson; assesses school needs and identifies specific vacancies early to inform selection and hiring processes; builds staff capacity to participate in and to lead parts of the selection and hiring process Strategically places teachers in grade level and content areas based primarily on their impact uses skills, strengths, qualifications; places strongest teachers with students who are most in need; uses placement to create strong teaming of teachers (e.g. new teachers placed with effective veterans who model practice and mentor) Implements concrete strategies to identify and retain highly effective teachers and develop teachers with high potential; tracks retention rates and gathers a wide-range of data including: interviews, focus groups and surveys and conferences; uses retention data to improve elements of the culture that retain teachers; uses teacher evaluations to inform development and human capital decisions Hiring and selection process is managed by Leadership Team and includes input of other key stakeholders (e.g. students, family members and other members of the community) School has intensive selection (demo lesson, formal interview, interview with a panel of students and other stakeholders), induction, and mentoring processes for any new staff Leadership Team participates in and informs staff selection and is present at demo lessons and formal interviews Selection processes focus on matching staff to specific position expectations Retention of teachers and recommendations for leadership are partly determined on the basis of demonstrated effectiveness as measured by student learning Staff have individual conversations about retention as part of their on-going performance management cycle Teachers are placed based on their skill set, qualifications and effectiveness 13 LAUSD School Leadership Framework Developed by New Leaders in collaboration with the LAUSD Leadership Pipeline Development and Support Unit
3. INVESTING IN TEACHER QUALITY c) Promotes and supports a leadership team and teacher leadership opportunities 1. Creates Teacher Leadership Opportunities 2. Develops a Leadership Team IN Unacceptable practice and Does not provide teacher leadership opportunities Does not develop members of the leadership team to support instructional leadership or to support teacher development Creates minimal opportunities for leadership and fills them based on interest rather than skill Develops trainings for the leadership team on how data should be used and how to support teachers; offers limited strategies on how to provide feedback to teachers Consistent practice and Identifies mid-level and high performing teachers for development and leadership opportunities; provides supports for the development of additional skill sets so that teacher leaders, lead teachers and other leaders will be able to mentor and support others Coaches members of the Leadership Team on leading effective teacher meetings and teacher development sessions; conducts frequent observation with members of the leadership team to support their development; creates or uses consistent observation protocols aligned to the Teaching and Learning Framework for leadership team use when giving feedback to teachers HIGHLY Exceptional practice and + build capacity of other leaders Actively identifies mid-level and high performing teachers and enlists them for leadership opportunities; creates multiple opportunities for highly effective teachers to move into teacher leader and leadership team roles; has structures in place that create opportunities for growth and development of all teachers including the development of additional skill sets Builds the capacity of Leadership Team members to lead a specific grade or subject area team; monitors the teacher meetings, teacher development sessions, informal and formal observations led by members of the Leadership Team that use the consistent protocols and structures established by the principal; constantly seeks to create a balanced team with a variety of strengths to ensure school leadership has full set of skills and approaches Teacher leaders, lead teachers, and members of the leadership team have focused weekly discussions of student learning to target key needs for instructional program, implementation of the Teaching and Learning Framework, and school culture Multiple staff members serve as instructional leaders in the school and they lead effective teacher team meetings focused on student learning data and student work Leadership Team members conduct frequent observations and provide feedback to staff on instructional practices and handling of student conduct concerns, with follow up to ensure improvement Leadership Team members take part in regular walk-throughs to observe the implementation of the elements of Teaching and Learning Framework 14 LAUSD School Leadership Framework Developed by New Leaders in collaboration with the LAUSD Leadership Pipeline Development and Support Unit